An Issue of Utility - Honest Home Inspection

The Straight Poo About Sewers

by TheHonestInspector | August 16, 2019 | Home Systems, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

Oh, yay! It's time to talk about sewers! Because of Taro Gomi's classic book, we all know that every home needs a way to manage waste. In this episode we talk about all types of sewers, what a sewer scope inspection will find, and talk about many gross and...

Fireplaces, Wood Stoves, and Chimneys

by TheHonestInspector | March 28, 2019 | Home Systems, Inside The Home, Outside the Home, Podcast Season 1, Safety Topics | 0 Comments

This week we dive into all things fire! Fireplaces, wood stoves, and chimneys all require regular maintenance in order to function properly and SAFELY! Now that the burning season is more or less over, this is the best time to have the fire-heat system in your home...

Listener Questions: Alesha and Nick in Minneapolis

by TheHonestInspector | February 25, 2019 | Inside The Home, Listener Questions, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

Today we answered several questions from listeners Alesha and Nick who live in an older home in Minneapolis. Topics covered: Hardwood floors, asbestos, paint stripping, and more hardwood floors. They even supplied our W.hat T.he Fail for the week: placing trim around...

Painting 101

by TheHonestInspector | May 21, 2019 | Inside The Home, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

Painting is something most homeowners feel they can tackle on their own. If you've never painted before, or you just want to get some tips from an expert, we'll talk you through tools and technique in this week's episode. Also: Theresa has a revelation that emphasizes...

Home Owner Repairs vs Contractors

by TheHonestInspector | April 18, 2019 | Listener Questions, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

This week we look at what types of repairs are great for homeowners who want to really get into the work of maintaining their home, versus those instances when a contractor might be the best person for the job. We also discuss how to vet a contractor. W.hat...

Look Ahead to Spring

by TheHonestInspector | February 28, 2019 | Outside the Home, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

In this episode we talk about water management (especially in light of the record snowfall we had this month!) and how to ensure the spring thaw doesn't leave your basement flooded. We also take a look at landscaping. Our listener question is about repairing loose...

Don’t Lock People In Your Basement

by TheHonestInspector | March 7, 2019 | Inside The Home, Podcast Season 1, Safety Topics | 0 Comments

This week we address safe means of egress (the means of entering and exiting a location). We were jacked up on cookie dough and exhaustion, so we cover everything from fire safety to serial killers to tapping maples to make syrup! Resources: My Favorite Murder - one...

Patching Holes in Walls

by TheHonestInspector | May 6, 2019 | Inside The Home, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

This week we talk patching holes in walls! We cover both drywall and plaster patches, and go into detail about what tools and techniques can help you create seemingly seamless patches. *We are not sponsored by Home Depot - you can also find these items at most major...

Before and after cleaning view of an AC unit

Central Air Unit Maintenance

by TheHonestInspector | July 15, 2019 | Home Systems, Inside The Home, Podcast Season 1 | 0 Comments

Hey, guess what? It's hot and humid in Minnesota during the summer! Crazy, right?! Anyway, we know that routine cleaning and maintenance of things that we operate by pushing a magic button on the wall are tasks that slip by us all too easily, so we're here to remind...

Electricity!

by TheHonestInspector | June 5, 2019 | Home Systems, Podcast Season 1, Safety Topics | 0 Comments

Most of what we cover in this episode is: Electricity can kill you. Never hesitate calling a licensed electrician to handle the work for you. Having said that, we do cover some homeowner DIY basics - swapping out lights, switches, and outlets. We also discuss common...

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